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Honey-Drizzled Baklava Cheesecake Phyllo Cookies

Honey-Drizzled Baklava Cheesecake Phyllo Cookies made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 12 sheets phyllo dough
  • 1 cup softened cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
  • Fold in chopped walnuts into the cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
  • Layer six sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each sheet with melted butter before adding the next.
  • Cut the layered phyllo into squares, about 3 inches by 3 inches.
  • Place about a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each square.
  • Fold the corners of the phyllo squares over the filling, creating a sealed pocket.
  • Arrange the filled phyllo pockets on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Drizzle with extra honey before serving, if desired.